Academic Advisor I
Academic Advisor I
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Job Summary
The Burbidge Athletics Academic Center a department within Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking a qualified Learning Specialist to work with the sport of Football. In collaboration with the Director of Football Academics and team of Football Learning Specialists this position specializes in working with identified studentathletes including studentathletes with identified learning disabilities. Candidates for the position will ensure that goals and objectives are met with strict adherence to University of Utah Conference and NCAA rules and regulations. The Learning Specialist position will be charged with enhancing the academic success and retention of studentathletes at the University of Utah. Candidates will be considered for the Lead Learning Specialist position pending qualifications. Salary will be commensurate with experience. An excellent benefits package is included (see for a full description of the benefits package): 14.2% retirement Paid parental leave (in addition to FMLA ) 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation accruals each month Excellent health insurance options that are both affordable and allow for access to care through the University of Utah health system Tuition benefits Options for shortterm and longterm disability insurance life insurance and HSA / FSA savings plans are available. Free Trax/ UTA pass during employment
Responsibilities
The following are the major/essential functions and duties of the Learning Specialist position: Develop coordinate and implement individualized academic support plans for identified studentathletes including the assessment and evaluation of individual studentathletes to identify learning needs and additional academic support; Conduct oneonone and/or group academic meetings with assigned caseload of studentathletes emphasizing teaching and learning strategies while addressing academic concerns as needed; Provide individualized instruction in areas requiring academic enhancement and development (i.e. reading comprehension writing study skills); Collaborate with the Director of Football Academics on course and major selection based on strengths weaknesses and identified goals; Collaborate with other Learning Specialists on a weekly basis in order to continually evaluate and grow Learning Support Services for all studentathletes; Oversee required study hall for assigned caseload of studentathletes; Assist the Tutorial Program Coordinator in coordinating tutorial support for assigned caseload of studentathletes; Work in conjunction with the Director of Psychology & Wellness as well as members of the Center for Disability & Access to identify studentathletes with learning needs while assisting in the process of obtaining accommodations where permitted; Work as an integral team member of a progressive Athletics Academic Services team to provide industry leading and coordinated support services for all studentathletes; Oversee the daily completion of academic reports for football studentathletes to be shared with the Director of Football Academics the Football Academic Coordinator and football coaches detailing daily academic progress; Maintain studentathlete files and records while collecting necessary data and documenting interactions with studentathletes; When required meet with prospects and parents during oncampus recruiting visits to discuss and review the philosophy of athletics academic support services; Utilize a variety of programming to assist in daily job duties (i.e. TeamWorks GradesFirst Box Civitas etc); This job description is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications for successful applicants.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelors degree in a related area or equivalency required. Demonstrated ability to interact and relate to studentathletes while communicating both clearly and effectively. Previous experience in counseling education or teaching is preferred. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to successfully perform the essential functions and assigned duties of the job as outlined in the position description Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
The Burbidge Athletics Academic Center a department within Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking a qualified Learning Specialist to work with the sport of Football. In collaboration with the Director of Football Academics and team of Football Learning Specialists this position specializes in working with identified studentathletes including studentathletes with identified learning disabilities. Candidates for the position will ensure that goals and objectives are met with strict adherence to University of Utah Conference and NCAA rules and regulations. The Learning Specialist position will be charged with enhancing the academic success and retention of studentathletes at the University of Utah. Candidates will be considered for the Lead Learning Specialist position pending qualifications. Salary will be commensurate with experience. An excellent benefits package is included (see for a full description of the benefits package): 14.2% retirement Paid parental leave (in addition to FMLA ) 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation accruals each month Excellent health insurance options that are both affordable and allow for access to care through the University of Utah health system Tuition benefits Options for shortterm and longterm disability insurance life insurance and HSA / FSA savings plans are available. Free Trax/ UTA pass during employment
Responsibilities
The following are the major/essential functions and duties of the Learning Specialist position: Develop coordinate and implement individualized academic support plans for identified studentathletes including the assessment and evaluation of individual studentathletes to identify learning needs and additional academic support; Conduct oneonone and/or group academic meetings with assigned caseload of studentathletes emphasizing teaching and learning strategies while addressing academic concerns as needed; Provide individualized instruction in areas requiring academic enhancement and development (i.e. reading comprehension writing study skills); Collaborate with the Director of Football Academics on course and major selection based on strengths weaknesses and identified goals; Collaborate with other Learning Specialists on a weekly basis in order to continually evaluate and grow Learning Support Services for all studentathletes; Oversee required study hall for assigned caseload of studentathletes; Assist the Tutorial Program Coordinator in coordinating tutorial support for assigned caseload of studentathletes; Work in conjunction with the Director of Psychology & Wellness as well as members of the Center for Disability & Access to identify studentathletes with learning needs while assisting in the process of obtaining accommodations where permitted; Work as an integral team member of a progressive Athletics Academic Services team to provide industry leading and coordinated support services for all studentathletes; Oversee the daily completion of academic reports for football studentathletes to be shared with the Director of Football Academics the Football Academic Coordinator and football coaches detailing daily academic progress; Maintain studentathlete files and records while collecting necessary data and documenting interactions with studentathletes; When required meet with prospects and parents during oncampus recruiting visits to discuss and review the philosophy of athletics academic support services; Utilize a variety of programming to assist in daily job duties (i.e. TeamWorks GradesFirst Box Civitas etc); This job description is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications for successful applicants.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelors degree in a related area or equivalency required. Demonstrated ability to interact and relate to studentathletes while communicating both clearly and effectively. Previous experience in counseling education or teaching is preferred. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to successfully perform the essential functions and assigned duties of the job as outlined in the position description Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
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